An exquisite location in the beautiful village of St Jean de Paracol in the Languedoc Roussillon - the heart of Cathar country. The perfect retreat and base to explore this fascinating region of the south of France. Our home-away-from-home is a rustic-modern barn conversion and comes complete with large back deck flowing into a private garden with a large cherry tree (and hammocks!), and is surrounded by gardens and backs up to a forest. Ideal for walking and hiking, as well as relaxing.

Nestled on the edge of the tiny picturesque village of St Jean de Paracol in the Languedoc Roussillon region of the south of France, our petit maison is a recently-converted small barn, in the "Cathar District" of the Languedoc Roussillon. The house has an open-plan "rustic-modern" design on two levels, with living, dining and kitchen area upstairs, and sleeping quarters and bathroom downstairs.
The kitchen/dining area is fully equipped with a 5-burner Italian (Glem) stove and oven, a dining table that seats 6-8 people, an industrial-style counter with 3 stools, small dishwasher and fridge plus all culinary condiments, utensils and crockery in a rustic-modern style, and plenty of cooking equipment (including a grain grinder and a waffle maker).
The back door opens onto a wide wooden deck which flows onto a grassy lawn and surrounding flower gardens, a large cherry tree with hammocks, and a line of poplar trees to the west, near a trickling stream and bird-filled forest.
Downstairs, a queen-sized master bed and single/twin (with pull-out trundle bed) in the open-plan bedroom can sleep up to four (ideal for a family with one or two children). Upstairs the sofa bed sleeps an extra two people. In the summer additional cabana and "glamping-style" sleeping quarters are available on the deck in the back garden.
We have camping equipment available for a couple or 3-person family camping excursion, 3 bicycles, local terrain/hiking maps, an intriguing library with inspiring books about the area, and equipment for two people.
We also supply a list of local personalities in the neighborhood, services, attractions and adventures.

We’ve discovered a unique part of the south of France that’s just a little on the wild side, steeped in mystical ancient history, and as beautiful as you can imagine.
It’s a region where gorgeous chateau ruins abound amidst a fascinating mystical history. You can also explore hilltops and valleys, nearby hot pools, caves, canyons, enjoy superb off and on-road cycling, hiking, kayaking, rafting, climbing, and canyoning.
St Jean de Paracol is nestled in the upper slopes of a valley which follows the river Faby to its convergence with the river Aude, in Espéraza. On the other side of Espéraza, is the magnificent hamlet of Rennes le Chateau, famed for its mystical and conspiratorial history.
Surrounding our village is a rich, luscious landscape of rolling hills covered in forests, streams, and grassy meadows lined with wild flowers. Nearby alleys are filled with vineyards, rivers, fields of sunflowers and wheat, and tiny villages sporting exquisite yet slightly wild gardens.
The sound of nature predominates in this tranquil little village - cicadas in the summer, owls at night, and birdsong generally throughout the year. In the summer, every other day, a croissant truck passes through the village with the most delicious fresh patisserie. Otherwise, for shopping there are supermarkets a short drive away, but best of all is the local Sunday market in Espéraza, a world-class market full of expert food vendors from various traditions (including French and German-style bread, numerous local cheese producers, organic produce, and local artisans of all kinds).
St Jean de Paracol is a cosmopolitan village filled with an inspiring mix of local French people and immigrants, artists and creatives, many doing beautiful and creative things daily, whether it's gardening, painting, teaching, crafting, building or composing.
We supply you with a list of local food specialities and sources (including gathering your own local mushrooms), as well as local yoga teachers, caterers, winery, history, cycle and walking tours, local museums and micro-breweries, and many other attractions unique to the area.

The setting is absolutely charming and there are lovely small villages in every direction. We especially enjoyed the Sunday market in Espéraza. Cherie's place is very comfortable with a well-equipped open kitchen that anchors the large dining/ sitting area. As the days were cold when we came, we made good use of the wood-burning heater too. (Cherie was very responsive when we had a small problem about the size of the wood.) We'd love to come again.

Where to start? Cherie's little haven in Saint Jean de Paracol is fantastic. Partner & I were fortunate enough to have a week there - in retrospect would have liked a month, or two, or... The renovated barn is delightful. Immaculately presented, with every possible appliance (great cooking range) & amenity. Oh. Sorry. There is no tv. Not sure why any guest there would want one, there is so much else to do. There IS a great fireplace for chilly nights. A large, very comfortable couch for reclining - whether to enjoy the warmth of the fire or to throw open the door/windows & enjoy the outside world through the wrought iron railing. The downstairs bedroom is tres comfortable & again thoughtfully appointed. The adjoining bathroom likewise. No bath but a good shower with plenty of hot water. There is also a washing machine under the stairs. The barn itself is in the middle of the village, but is still exquisitely private. Outside the rear door is a large deck, leading onto a grassed area flanked by tall poplar trees and lilacs. There is a mature cherry tree on a small rise up to a stone wall. It had plenty of cherries - unfortunately not yet ripe, & two hammocks slung invitingly under the branches. We made great use of the deck - especially in the late afternoons when we had returned from our forays into the surrounding countryside. Which is yet another brilliant reason for staying at Saint Jean de Paracol. Visits to Andorra & Ceret & Collioure were the outer limits of our explorations. There is however, so much to see closer by. The Cathar Castles are incredible. We visited Puylaurens, Peyrepertuse, Queribus & Arques. The first three cling impossibly to stone ridges of rock - seemingly miles above miniature villages. Then nearby too is Rennes les Bain with its hot springs & in the square a pizza shop (recommended by a local) run by two English gentlemen. Even closer is Rennes Le Chateau with the lure of Berenger Sauniere's church & adjacent gardens and house. Great to visit if you've read Dan Brown. To the north is Carcassonne & everywhere is the fabulous countryside of Languedoc Roussillon. More mundanely: there are supermarkets & general shopping nearby at both Couiza & Quillan. We cannot wait to return.

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Set in a tiny hamlet in the Department d'Aude, Languedoc Roussillon, deep in rural south-western France. A short drive from Carcassonne and ideally located for year-round holidays, with winter ski resorts and a summer Mediterranean climate. My place is close to various Cathar Castles & beautiful lakes. You’ll love my place because of the views and the location. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, furry friends (pets), and families (with kids).

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Luminous, old house with an artistic (spiritualish .. ) ambience in a quit village.
A big south facing terras with a beautiful view.
Basic comfort, no jacuzzis here. No Ikea furniture either. I'm someone that has a passion for re-using and recycling it is my way of diminishing my foot print on this beautiful Planet.
I imagine people that like basics and adventure, not so much luxury and entertainment. People that know the advantages of meditation, organic food and being nurtured by nature.

Its a very peace full and luminous house. It has a beautiful and tranquil vibe.

Close to the village of Nébias is a most magical forest. No photo can show what is looks like, it is something you have to feel in the real. People experience wandering through a fairytale scenery.
People come to here meditate because of the special energy.

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Enjoy the mountain views from the large terrasse or fruit tree orchard.
This home is very near to the famous labyrinth formed by a karstic maze hidden in a preserved oak forest and the huge pine tree forest.
Go and visit : Quillan, Rennes-le-Chateau, the lake 'n castle of Puivert, the stunning castle of Montsegur, an impressive sight nestled high on a rocky hilltop behind the village

The house has 100 sqm, private parking for 3 cars, is surrounded by a big garden and in the lower part of the garden, there is a fruit tree orchard overlooking the valley with great views to the mountain Bugarach.
Its quiet here and neighbors are easy going (noise is not a problem) and there is total privacy on the huge terrasse and the garden.
You will have the house to yourselves, as I only rent it out when we are gone on an adventure ourselves.
You can play outside table tennis, use the sauna (for an additional small charge) and the stone BBQ outside. There are 4 bikes.

This is a small village with friendly and helpful people. There are many marked hiking tracks starting from here and the views are stunning over the hills and the plaines all around Nebias.
Walk the stunning labyrinth (2 hrs), or to the chateau de Puivert (2 hrs or a 10 min drive), or do the loop to large pine tree forest (Sapin geant, 4 hrs), walk down to the Esperaza market (2 hrs, 20 min drive).
Then come home and enjoy a cup of tea or a cold drink under the cherry trees in the orchard overlooking the mount Bugarach.

It was the perfect place to come down to earth and leave the hectic from the city behind. Beautiful View! for my Kids 10 & 8 was an adventure not only the house with the trampolín and table tenis but also the places full with nature that can be visited. Kat is an excellent hostess with many ideas about how to invest the time in Nebias and its surroundings. We are definitely coming back Lina

Kat's place is perfectly charming and ideal for an experience of "country living" in the South of France. It really does have a superb views of the hills from the living room area and the terrace outside, along with some wonderful big trees that are excellent for shade and a big trampoline for kids. Inside has a cute "hippie-chic" style with a touch of the seventies. Each bedroom has doors that open onto the terrace for their own country view. One of the bedrooms has a superb memory-foam mattress that is super comfy. The kitchen is small but functional, and stocked with the essentials. There is even a sauna. The location is superb; the village of Nebias is tranquil and adorable and very close to the wonderful little town of Puivert with its magnificent Cathar chateau, family-friendly lake and picnic area and weekly evening food market in the summer. There is plenty of great walking and hiking nearby, including to a natural "labyrinth" and for the truly adventurous there is skydiving and paragliding in the valley. Truly superb for a family vacation!

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Set in a tiny hamlet in the Department d'Aude, Languedoc Roussillon, deep in rural south-western France. A short drive from Carcassonne and ideally located for year-round holidays, with winter ski resorts and a summer Mediterranean climate. My place is close to various Cathar Castles & beautiful lakes. You’ll love my place because of the views and the location. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and families (with kids).

We arrived in rain earlier than aspected whith muddy bikes, no problems. They offered us water hose to clean the bikes and a please sit down in our kitchen/sitting room while I get your room ready! A bit like coming home on your travel and we would have liked too stay for longer! We felt private but also met lovely people out traveling either by foot, bike or horse!

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Just refurbished, this stone built village house offers plenty of space for 2-6 guests and 2 bathrooms, the two double bedrooms are large and newly furnished in keeping with the house, and the internal twin bedroom (with borrowed light) is also a good size. The 2 bedroom house next door is also available to rent, ideal for two families to be closeby. Puivert is a wonderful location, with a selection of good restaurants, the micro-brewery, and swimming lake in stunning scenery.

An old stone built village house, newly furnished in keeping with the style and age of the house, a short walk to local bars and restaurants.

Fantastic walking, cycling, horse riding in stunning scenery all around Puivert and above Puivert on the magical Plateau du Sault, the swimming lake is a 5 minute walk which looks up to Puivert castle, one of the many Cathar castles to visit in the area, and the location for the popular Wednesday night markets. The artisan micro-brewery (set up by a British neighbour of ours) is a popular place for occasional music events. Puivert even has its own glider airfield for an experience never to be forgotten!

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"La Dame Blanche", a 16th century village house, offers spacious and modern living amidst ancient exposed oak beams, rafters and prop supports, and rustic stone walls throughout.
The open-plan ground floor includes a split-level living and dining area, a fully equipped modern kitchen and bathroom/laundry.
Double french doors lead to a large south facing paved, landscaped terrace and garden.
The open stair case leads to the second floor which consists of three large double bedrooms plus a twin bedroom and a second bathroom, all electrically heated.
La Dame Blanche is situated in Puivert, a delightful historic village set in the tranquil and picturesque foothills of the Pyrenees. In the heart of Cathar country, Puivert has its own castle, lake with lakeside restaurant, village market, patisserie and mini-supermarket.
This beautiful rural location is also close to the sea and mountains and offers countless scenic day trips to many and varied destinations in all seasons.

The house is spacious with well distributed spaces. Rather, it is well equipped, especially the kitchen. One would have felt quite at ease if the household had been properly done. In this regard the costs for cleaning (house + sheets and towels) seems a little high. Overall home lack of maintenance: besides dust and cobwebs, plumbing and piping to be reviewed. Meredith has proved very kind and helpful, but it does not seem easy to manage rental from abroad. Final note: the garden is adjacent to a road that is really busy and so noisy.

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This house, located in Puivert, is ideal for 6 vacationers. It offers 2 bedrooms an enclosed garden.

This house, located in Puivert, is ideal for 6 vacationers. It offers 2 bedrooms and an enclosed garden.
The lounge is perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. Curl up on the comfortable sofa and enjoy a good book in front of the fireplace or take advantage of the amenities on offer, including a Hi-Fi, a CD player and a radio.
The kitchen is well-equipped for cooking up your favorite meals. Enjoy your feast around the dining table which seats 8 or outside, on the terrace or in the garden enjoying views of the garden.
The house has 2 comfortable bedrooms, 1 including a double bed and 1 including a bunk bed. Several bathrooms are available, one with a bathtubs. Separate toilets are available.
The house features ironing equipment, a vacuum cleaner, cleaning products, a washing-machine and a desk.
Please note that towels, bed linen and tourist tax are included in the rental fee. End cleaning has to be done by the guests or can be available with additional fees to be paid on site. A cleaning deposit of 50€ will be collected on arrival and given back if the place is left clean and kept if it is not or if you do not wish to do it.
Parking is available nearby. Smoking inside is not allowed. Pets are not allowed. Parties are not allowed.

This house, enjoys a privileged location that will allow you to enjoy your stay in the area. Many activities await you in the surroundings such as Rock climbing, Horse riding, Swimming, Tennis, Paragliding, Mountaineering, Fishing, Hunting, Rafting, Cycling, Caving, Hiking and Mountain biking. You will find a supermarket at 16 km.

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Light home with an open-plan ground foor. 4 large bedrooms, two toilets, one bath. Practical kitchen with dishwasher, WIFI and TV. Fireplace. Ample opportunity for walking, cycling, riding, fishing, swimming, - or just relax in the quiet garden.

Spacious home with 4 large bedrooms, two toilets, one bath. Practical kitchen with opvadkemaskine, WIFI and smart TV. Ample opportunity for walking, cycling, riding, fishing, swimming, experience - or just relax in the quiet garden.

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Le Moulin Blau is the ideal location to enjoy outdoor activities like white-water rafting, walking, horse-riding, canoeing, exploring many Cathar castles all in the foothills of the beautiful Pyrenees. At the end of your day enjoy a glass of superb local wine on the patio or a barbeque by the side of the river Blau.
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Our home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Upstairs you find a newly built kitchen with a 5-ring gas cooker. Double doors lead straight out onto the south facing balcony. The big open plan living dining area offers plenty of sunlight with double French doors. The log burner ensures that even in the winter the home is warm. The double bedroom has an
en-suite bathroom. Downstairs you find two bedrooms with a shared bathroom as well as another living space with direct access to the terrace.

Le Moulin is located on the edge of a quiet village. There is a swimming/fishing lake within a 10-minute walk. Local amenities are one year round bistro, which also sells bread, 3 seasonal restaurants, a micro-brewery with occasional live music and a post office. The nearest boulangerie is in Chalabre (8kms). You can find supermarkets in Quillan (16km) and Lavelanet (20km).
Puivert is overlooked by a Cathar Castle, one of many in the region

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House in the Aude region in France, Cathare area of historic interest, in Puivert, with plenty of hiking routes in the surroundings.
The house has a 2000sqm garden, with a roof-covered terrace, and views to a 12th century castle. There is a lake, adapted and suitable to swim within walking distance.
The area is perfect for a relaxed get-away to disconnect and discover this beautiful region, with charming villages in the surroundings, such as Mirepoix, Rennes-les-Chateaux, Carcassonne, etc.

The house has two floors with three double bedrooms, one of which is on the first floor, with its corresponding bathroom, a spacious combined kitchen-living room on the first floor with chimney and heating in all bedrooms.
The second floor includes a cosy study-living room area, as well as the other two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds, both with views to the castle, and the second bathroom. Video of house and surroundings available if interested.

Rural area perfect for relaxed and family get aways.
Cathare area of historic interest, with many hiking routes and a lake 10 mins walking distance to have a swim.

Communication and check in were good, our only problem was that the SatNav in the car took us to the wrong part of Puivert. Lovely, spacious properly, wIth an eclectic mix of furniture. The table and chairs on the veranda were fantastic, with views up to the castle and down to the lake. Two sitting areas, with plenty of comfy seats. It would be useful to have bins in the bedrooms and bathrooms. The bed linen was a little mismatched - sheets rather than duvet covers with duvets rather than blankets for some beds, we could only find single blankets for one double bed, and had a single top sheet for the other double (for one person). We managed fine, and hopefully this is just a teething problem, as I think the property is new. Pretty well equipped kitchen, but missing a corkscrew. Tricky to get the dresser door open to get to some of the crockery. The oven is hard to light unless you have seen similar before. We were shown that the hob rings had automatic ignition - it would have been very useful to have been shown that the oven needed to be lit by a match, and where to hold the match. Once lit, is is then impossible to set the oven temperature, as all the markings on the temperature knob have been rubbed off. This did limit what we could cook. The upstairs windows are low, and do not have locks. I would be uneasy staying with young children (although that may be a reflection of the little one I look after). We couldn't lock either of the patio doors out to the veranda, despite repeated attempts - we instead had to shut the shutters each time we went out. It would be very useful to install wifi, as we found it had to get enough signal to use mobile data. Overall a lovely property, in a good location. My points above are mainly suggestions for improvement, things that would make a stay even better. The house has huge potential, and a lot of things have been very nicely done. We would happily book it again (subject to the oven and patio doors working properly).

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Our property is in a beautiful location with amazing views over the fields and mountain. Set on the edge of the village of Puivert 2 mins from a swimming lake. The village has a shop, depot de pain, 3 restaurants open in the summer months.

The accommodation is completely separate although we live at the rear of the property. We have 3 bedrooms 2 with twin beds and the 3rd a kingsize bed all with lovely views.

If you are looking for a vibrant nightlife then Puivert would not be for you but if you want a relaxing holiday great place for children the lake is safe and a lifeguard is on duty in July and August. Lots of places to visit historic Miropoix is only 25 mins away. The coast is 1 hour the mountains on your doorstop.

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Occitania is a 5-bedroom fairy dwelling overlooking the medieval Chateau of Puivert, in Southern France. Puivert is famed for its Courts of Love and Troubadour Romances. Nestled in-between Montsegur and Rennes les Chateau. This region is famous as being the Land of the Cathars and the mysterious resting place of Mary Magdalene. We will great fun telling you all about this whilst serving an abundant veggie breakfast!

Tabitha's house is like a place from fairytale. If you will visit it once, you will immediatelly fall in love with it. Beautiful old farm house in the mountains with authentic interior. And it's only the first part! There are also three cute dogs that will follow you all time. They are cool, trust me. And, of course, the host. Tabitha is an intellegent and hospitable person. She is great. It was sad to leave this place. Polina and Il'ya.